The first time you got caught in a heavy downpour and had to ride many miles through it, you probably learned this tip the hard way. The stuff in your backrest bag undoubtedly got soaked. Even if the bag is waterproof (which few are), the water has a way of seeping in through the seams and zippers and trickling down to your clothing.
Extra Protection for Stuff in Luggage
The American Motorcyclist Association is expressing serious concerns about a new law passed by the Denver City Council essentially requiring all riders in the city to use only stock exhaust systems on their motorcycles.
Aftermarket Exhausts Soon To Be Illegal in Denver
Much like motorcycle eyewear, women often have to sacrifice style for function when it comes to motorcycle boots. ICON is out to change that. The companys new motorcycle boot called the Bombshell is a functional and fashionable alternative to traditional low-heeled motorcycle boots. They are stylish enough to wear for a night out on the town – no one would ever guess theyre motorcycle boots. How can motorcycle boots look this good? WRNs Teri Conrad road tested them to find out.
PRODUCT REVIEW: ICON Bombshell Boots
Up until the last two to three years there wasns a clearly defined womens market with which to identify any trends. However, in 2006 we saw a marked increase in apparel companies catering to women
New Trends Emerging from Womens Apparel
Twelve new members will be inducted into The Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Each new inductee has furthered American motorcycling through a lifetime of achievement. Induction ceremonies for the Class of 2007 are scheduled for the evening of Saturday, October 6, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Announces Inductees
In response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration release of the 2006 Preliminary Fatality and Injury Assessment, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is reminding all riders and motorists that they each have an important role in helping to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes on Americas roads and highways.
MSF Urges Riders and Motorists to Help Reduce Rider Accidents
Early on I discovered that many of the clothes I wear for my other outdoor sports (jogging, hiking, skiing) can be used for motorcycling.
Save Money on Motorcycling Necessities
Motorcycle helmet owners love their Arai helmets. Arai scored the highest in customer satisfaction for a ninth consecutive year, according to the recent J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study.
Arai Tops in Customer Satisfaction
Yamaha sportbike owners have the chance to win tickets to the U.S. MotoGP held in July in California race by entering a virtual bike show sponsored by Yamaha Motor Corp.
Virtual SportBike Contest Sponsored by Yamaha
Here we have two Suzuki twins with many similarities and some differences. WRN contributor George Tranos compares the two bikes while offering advice on what you should consider when choosing one over the other.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Suzuki SV650 vs SV1000S